By Akanksha
June 23, 2025
Want to earn money without a full-time job? Here are smart ways from Forbes to start passive income while studying.
Make something useful using what you already know - like a guide, a worksheet, or a course. You only make it once and earn money again and again.
Share what you know or create a story. Sell it as an e-book or print. Once it's done, you can earn from every sale.
Use your online skills to market someone else’s product. You get paid for every sale you help make- this is called affiliate marketing.
If you have a blog or YouTube channel, you can earn money by showing ads or working with sponsors. All you need is a good audience.
If you have some money or skills in fixing things, you can earn rent by owning or co-owning a house or flat.
Good at photography or design? Sell your work on websites like Shutterstock or Redbubble. Each download gives you money. Photo Credit: Pexels
Upload designs on T-shirts, mugs, or notebooks. You don’t need to print or ship anything- just earn when people buy.